Sir David Attenborough: through the years

Sir David Attenborough: through the years

Sir David Attenborough's suited and booted as he attends the Broadcast Awards
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Britain's national treasure Sir David Attenborough is turning 90 – to celebrate we're taking a look at the naturalist's most iconic moments

He explained: “You have to be very careful because it may be irritating but these are the people who watch you. They aren’t doing it because they hate you, they are doing it because they like what you’re doing.

“After a bit, I developed a reply, which was ‘I’m not on duty’ and it doesn’t mean anything but they’re just like ‘oh sorry thank you’. Very understanding.”

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The Planet Earth star also confirmed that he would be very keen to do Planet Earth III - although he joked that he’d want paying in advance.

When speaking about rumours of the series, David told the room: “Is there? I’d get payment in advance!

Fans of Sir David Attenborough can delve into the deepest, darkest and most interesting parts of nature with a new programme airing on W, which is part of the UKTV portfolio, beginning on Sunday June 11 at 7pm.